COULD you be the next Paula Radcliffe

COULD you be the next Paula Radcliffe, or Colin Jackson? Fancy your chances at doing a Jonathon Edwards in the triple jump? If you’ve been inspired by the Commonwealth Games or the European Athletic Championships, then why not find out more about your favourite athletic sports.

Palmer Park Sports Stadium in east Reading is running a host of field and track events, and there’s something on offer for everyone with the fantastic Sports Zone programme of events throughout the school summer holidays.

Sports Fun on Thursdays offers two hours of fun with obstacle courses, races and games – and there will be prizes for everyone.

Don’t miss this fun-packed activity morning which runs from 10am to noon – it costs just £6 per child and is suitable for aged five to 12.

Maybe you fancy trying out the javelin or high jump – coaches from Reading Athletics Club will be on hand to offer some advice and tuition in this action-packed session on Thursday next week.

Again, the cost is £6 per child and the activity is suitable for those aged six to 12 and runs from 1pm to 3pm.

There are also sessions for hurdling and track events, with races and prizes up for grabs.

Details of all these activities can be found in the summer edition of Skoot, available from all Reading Leisure Centres, libraries and the Civic Centre.

Try these sports out for yourselves – it’s so much more fun than simply watching